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6412 Fig Street, Arvada CO 80004 · License #1753793 · Center · Child Care Center
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2.209.A.7 · An admission record must be completed for each child prior to or at the time of the child's admission. This record must be updated annually and when changes occur. The admission record must include: A dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and updated annually by the parent(s)/guardian(s). The authorization must be notarized if required by the local hospital, clinic, or emergency health care facility;
Reviewed fifteen (15) children's files and observed three (3) files to be missing a dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed and dated by the child's parent(s)/guardian(s). and two (2) files had expired authorizations. Correction: Obtain five (5) dated, written authorization for emergency medical care signed by the child's parent(s)/guardian(s). Send verification with written response to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 09/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.133.A · Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. For seasonal children’s resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days per calendar year, at least one on FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ site director must be trained in the Department approved training.
Reviewed 21 staff files and found one to be missing the Department-approved Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of Department-approved Emergency and Disaster Preparedness training. Correct immediately. Correct by 09/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
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Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.209.B.4 · The center must maintain and update annually and upon changes, a record on each child that includes: A copy of the child’s health statement completed by a health care provider
Reviewed fifteen (15) children's files and observed three (3) files to have expired health statement completed by a health care provider. Correction: Obtain three (3) copies of health statement completed by a health care provider, Send verification with written response to the licensing specialist. Correct by 10/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.122.A · Prior to the original license being issued, following the renovation of the facility that would affect the licensing of the facility and at least every two (2) years thereafter, all child care facilities except family child care homes and Neighborhood Youth Organizations must be inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the local department of health or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and from the local fire department. These reports must be maintained at the facility and be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.
Reviewed the facility's records and observed to have an expired Fire Department inspection and to be missing a Health Department inspection. The date of the last Fire Department inspection was 7/28/2023. Correction: Obtain a Fire Department inspection and a Health Department inspection. Correct immediately Send verification with written response to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 09/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.C.1.a · The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee within the following required time frames: Child care centers (less than 24-hour care), FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt providers must meet the following: For all individuals whose activities involve the care or supervision of children or who have unsupervised access to children, requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to children.
Reviewed 21 staff files and found 3 staff files to be missing Trails clearance letters. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for all 3 staff members in the wrritten response to the Specialist. Correct by 09/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.J.1 · The following background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed for each state an individual has resided in, in the past five years, prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access to children in child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes:
Reviewed 21 staff files and found one staff member to be missing an out of state clearance letter with a DOH of 8/1/2022. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that the staff member has reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of Out of State Clearance Letters for staff member with written response to the Specialist. Correct by 09/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.126.A · A child care facility must require each staff member of the facility to read and sign a statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect pursuant to state law and outlining the staff member’s personal responsibility to report all incidents of child abuse or neglect according to state law. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________
Reviewed 21 staff files and found 3 to be missing documentation of a signed statement defining Child Abuse and Neglect. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of a signed statement defining Child Abuse and Neglect. Correct immediately. Correct by 09/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.131.A.1 · Every application used in the State of Colorado for employment with a child care provider or facility, or for the certification of a foster home, must include the following notice to the applicant: “Any applicant who knowingly or willfully makes a false statement of any material fact or thing in the application is guilty of perjury in the second degree as defined in section 18-8-503, C.R.S., and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished accordingly.”
Reviewed 21 staff files and found 6 to be missing the signed perjury statement with no application printed in the staff files. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of a signed perjury statement. Correct immediately. Correct by 09/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.219.B.1 · At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Documentation of school-required immunization status or certificate of medical or nonmedical exemption, is required by the Colorado Board of Health. Up-to-date school-required immunizations must be documented as specified on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment certificate of immunization or on an “approved alternate” Certificate of Immunization, defined in Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rules located in 6 CCR 1009-2 rule section VI(A), (May 15, 2023), no later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at no cost at www.sos.state.co.us/CCR. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.
Reviewed fifteen (15) children's files and observed three (3) files to be missing documentation of immunization or certificate of medical or nonmedical exemption. Correction: Obitain documentation of immunization or certificate of medical or nonmedical exemption for three (3) children. Send verification with written response to the Licensing Specialist. Correct by 09/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.133.B · Each staff member of the facility must be trained in fire safety and the use of available fire extinguishers and fire alarms
Reviewed 21 staff files and found 7 to be missing documentation of training in fire extinguishers and fire alarms. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of training in fire extinguishers and fire alarms. Correct immediately. Correct by 09/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.212.K · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment at the center, each staff member must read and be instructed about all licensing rules governing child care centers. Staff members must sign a statement indicating that they have read and understand the licensing rules.
Reviewed 21 staff files and found 2 to be missing documentation that they have read and understand licensing rules and regulations. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation that they have read and understand licensing rules and regulations. Correct within 30 days. Correct by 10/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.B · All staff must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 21 staff files and found 4 to be missing or expired, and 5 that did not have the second part completed for the Department-approved Standard Precautions training. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of the Department-approved Standard Precautions training. Correct immediately. Correct by 09/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.D · Staff working with children less than three (3) years of age must complete a Department-approved prevention of shaken baby/abusive head trauma training prior to working with children less than three (3) years of age. This training must be renewed every two (2) years and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed 21 staff files and found 2 to be missing the Department-approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive head trauma. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of Department-approved Prevention of Shaken Baby/Abusive head trauma. Correct immediately. Correct by 09/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.G · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment, all employees and regular volunteers must be trained using a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, which includes common symptoms and signs of child abuse, how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually.
Reviewed 21 staff files and found 4 to have expired Department-approved Child Abuse Prevention training. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of Department-approved Child Abuse Prevention training. Correct immediately. Correct by 09/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.L · All staff must have at least one (1) hour of child development training within ninety (90) days of employment. This training must include the major domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical development and approaches to learning). This training is required once and will count toward ongoing training requirements if taken after the date of hire.
Reviewed 21 staff files and found 1 to be missing a Child Development training. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation of a CHild Development training. Correct within 30 days. Correct by 09/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.M · All staff who work with children must complete a minimum of fifteen (15) clock hours of ongoing FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ professional development each year, beginning with the start date of the employee. At least three (3) clock hours per year must be in the focus of social-emotional development.
Reviewed 21 staff files and found 10 staff members to be missing documentation of 15 clock hours of ongoing professional development. Correction: Obtain and maintain documentation to ongoing Professional Development training of 15 clock hours. Correct by 10/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Oct 3, 2025
Marked corrected in the state record.
2.229.C · Items labeled “keep out of reach of children” must be inaccessible to children.
On the school-age playground, a bag of soil labeled "keep out of reach of children". Correction: All items labeled "keep of reach of children" must be inaccessible to children at all times. Correct immediately. Corrected at the time of inspection, the Director removed the bag. No response is necessary. Correct by 09/03/2025
Corrected Corrected by Sep 3, 2025
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.C.1.a · The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee within the following required time frames: Child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt providers must meet the following: For all individuals whose activities involve the care or supervision of children or who have unsupervised access to children, requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to children.
Reviewed twenty-three (23) staff files and observed Serena H., Desneiges G., and Bella L's files to be missing TRAILS clearance letters. Serena H., hire datre was 12/19/2022 Desneiges G.,hire date was 12/05/2022 and Bella L hire date was 8/7/2023. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) ' Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Serena H., Desneiges G., and Bella L' have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff members Serena H., Desneiges G., and Bella L. with written response to Specialist. Correct by 12/19/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.120.A · An operator of a licensed facility, guest child care facility as defined in section 26.5-5-303(10), C.R.S., or an exempt family child care home provider must submit a request to determine if an operator, applicant for employment or current employee has been found responsible for a confirmed report of child abuse or neglect in the Department's automated system (Trails).
Reviewed twenty-three (23) staff files and observed Serena H., Desneiges G., and Bella L's files to be missing TRAILS clearance letters. Serena H., hire datre was 12/19/2022 Desneiges G.,hire date was 12/05/2022 and Bella L hire date was 8/7/202 Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) ' Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Serena H., Desneiges G., and Bella L' have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff members Serena H., Desneiges G., and Bella L' with written response to Specialist. Correct by 12/19/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2023
Category: background checks. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.121.J.1 · The following background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed for each state an individual has resided in, in the past five years, prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access to children in child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes:
Reviewed twenty-three (23) staff files and observed Serena H., Desneiges G., and Bella L's files to be missing TRAILS clearance letters. Serena H., hire datre was 12/19/2022 Desneiges G.,hire date was 12/05/2022 and Bella L hire date was 8/7/2023. Correction: All individuals requiring a background check must review Navigating the Background Check Investigation Unit's (BIU) ' Webpage powerpoint. Submit verification that staff members Serena H., Desneiges G., and Bella L' have reviewed the powerpoint within 24 hours. Submit documentation of TRAILS Clearance Letters for staff members Serena H., Desneiges G., and Bella L' with written response to Specialist. Correct by 12/19/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2023
Category: supervision. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.138.B · Drills must be held at unexpected times and under varying conditions to simulate the conditions of an actual fire or other emergency event.
Identified through director's statement that since she was hired as director no drills have been conducted. FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ No drill log was available for review. Correction: Drills must be held at unexpected times and under varying conditions to simulate the conditions of an actual fire or other emergency event. Correct immediately and send written response to specialist with response. Correct by 12/19/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2023
Category: physical safety. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.K · Within ninety (90) calendar days of employment, all directors and assistant directors must complete the Department-approved training: Introduction to Child Care Health Consultation. This course is required once and will be counted towards ongoing professional development.
Reviewed twenty-three staff files (23) and observed Perla G. to be missing Department approved Intro to child care health consultation. Director date of Hire 6/28/23. Correction: All directors must complete the department approved training: Into to Child Care Health consultation and add to staff file and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 01/19/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.L · All staff must have at least one (1) hour of child development training within ninety (90) days of employment. This training must include the major domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical development and approaches to learning). This training is required once and will count toward ongoing training requirements if taken after the date of hire.
Reviewed twenty-three (23) staff files and observed Serena H. and Miali J. to have no documentation of at least one hour of child development training. Serena H. date of hire 12.19.22 and Miali J date of hire 2.21.23. Correction: All staff must have at least one hour of Child development training with in 90 days of employment, add to staff files and send written verification to specialsit with response. Correct by 01/19/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024
Category: recordkeeping. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.213.N · Within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and annually, all staff responsible for the collection, review, and maintenance of the child immunizations records must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment immunization course.
Reviewed twenty-three (23) staff files and observed Perla G. and Brittany T. to have no documenation of FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ approved immunization training. Date of hire for both in current positions was 6/28/2023. Correction: All staff responsible for the collection and maintenance the child immunization record must complete the Colorado Department of Public Health and Enviroment immunization course add to staff files and send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 01/19/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.219.B.1 · At the time of admission, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Documentation of school-required immunization status or certificate of medical or nonmedical exemption, is required by the Colorado Board of Health. Up-to-date school-required immunizations must be documented as specified on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment certificate of immunization or on an “approved alternate” Certificate of Immunization, defined in Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment rules located in 6 CCR 1009-2 rule section VI(A), (May 15, 2023), no later editions or amendments are incorporated. These regulations are available from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at no cost at www.sos.state.co.us/CCR. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Bldg. C, Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.
Reviewed sixteen (16) children files and observed one (1) child file to be missing immunization information Correction: On the first day of enrollment, immunization information must be obtained and be on an approved form. Correct immediately add to child's file and send written response to specialist. Correct by 12/19/2023
Corrected Corrected by Dec 19, 2023
Category: health medication. Marked corrected in the state record.
2.219.B.2 · Within thirty (30) calendar days of admission, and within thirty (30) calendar days following the FAX 303-866-4453 Phone 303-866-5948 ________________________________________________ expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child’s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child’s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider who has seen the child within the last twelve (12) months, or within the last six (6) months for children less than two and one-half (2½) years of age. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider. All health statements must be kept at the center.
Reviewed sixteen (16) children ‘s files and observed five (5) files to have an expired health statements and six (6) files to missing the date of next visit. Correction: Within thirty (30) calendar days following the expiration date of a previous health statement, the parent(s)/guardian(s) of each child must submit a statement of the child’s current health status or written verification of a scheduled appointment with a health care provider. The statement of the child’s current health status must be signed and dated by a health care provider. The statement must include when the next visit is required by the health care provider, send written verification to specialist with response. Correct by 01/19/2024
Corrected Corrected by Jan 19, 2024
Category: ratio. Marked corrected in the state record.